Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
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4.3
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Description
This recipe uses 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked slowly with ranch seasoning packets and cream cheese in a slow cooker. The low and slow method allows flavors to meld while the cream cheese melts, creating a creamy sauce that coats the chicken. After cooking for 4 to 8 hours depending on the setting, the chicken is shredded with forks to pull apart the tender meat.
Cooked bacon is crumbled over the shredded chicken along with cheddar cheese, which melts into the dish with the residual heat. Chopped green onions add a fresh, mild onion flavor and color contrast.
The dish pairs well as a filling for sandwich buns or atop cooked rice, providing a rich and comforting protein option with familiar ranch and bacon flavors. It's suited for make-ahead or easy slow cooker meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 packets ranch seasoning dry
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker add the chicken to the bottom. Sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning. Top with cream cheese. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours long.
- Shred the chicken with two forks. Top with bacon and sprinkle with cheese. Cover until melted. Serve on buns, over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until it shreds easily.
- Add the cooked bacon and cheddar cheese after shredding for melty, rich toppings.
- Serve on buns for sandwiches or over rice for a hearty meal.
- Garnish with chopped green onions to add brightness and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 901mg | 19% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
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